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$53,614
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 46How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

712 FORREST ST

BENTON, IL 62812
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$54K
$24K low$83K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$53,614
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$42,891

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,243 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$15,305 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,485
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,435
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,915

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Benton Grade School K-4C-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Benton Grade School 5-8B-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Benton Consolidated High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Benton Community Consolidated School District 47

Neighborhood · ZIP 62812These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.230

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,036
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,489
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,766
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

712 Forrest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Benton 62812
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Benton 62812

What homes are worth in Benton 62812

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$44K$384K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Benton 62812.

How it measures up in Benton 62812

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton 62812.

Estimated value$53,614
CheaperTypical $119,774Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

How 712 Forrest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 62812Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$53,6144% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac12% of homes16% of homes

About 712 Forrest St

How much is 712 Forrest St, Benton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 712 Forrest St, Benton, IL is $53,614 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $24,411 to $82,817. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 712 Forrest St, Benton, IL last sell?

712 Forrest St, Benton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 712 Forrest St, Benton, IL?

712 Forrest St, Benton, IL is assigned to Benton Grade School K-4 (elementary), rated C-; Benton Grade School 5-8 (middle), rated B-; Benton Consolidated High School (high), rated C. All sit in Benton Community Consolidated School District 47. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 712 Forrest St, Benton, IL compare to other homes in Benton 62812?

Among the 4,578 homes in Benton 62812, it is worth more than 4% of them ($53,614 against a typical $119,774) and its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.36 ac). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 10% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 712 Forrest St, Benton, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 712 Forrest St, Benton, IL was $1,243. The county assessed it at $15,305.

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